Senior Sales Operations Analyst (Commission Calculation & Process)

Nexxen; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

A dynamic advertising technology firm based in New York is looking for a Senior Sales Ops Analyst. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies and managing the Sales Commission process. The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS in Business, 5+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in Excel. Responsibilities include accurate commission calculations, collaboration with Sales and Finance teams, and development of commission policies. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Strong understanding of sales commission structures and revenue crediting.
• Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate commission calculations and manage global sales compensation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Sales, Finance, HR, and Sales Operations.
• Calculate and process quarterly sales commission payouts.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Strong verbal and written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS Degree in Business

Tools

Xactly

Job description

Who is Nexxen?

Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform ("DSP") and supply-side platform ("SSP"), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core.

Why join the Nexxen team?

With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego.

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What You’ll Do:

The Senior Sales Ops Analyst will be focused on building scalable processes and increasing operational efficiencies focused on our Sales Commission process. The ideal candidate is highly driven, analytical, organized, and passionate, with domain expertise in digital media/programmatic sales operations.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Deliver accurate, timely commission calculations and manage end‑to‑end administration of global sales compensation plans
• You will be a key partner to Sales leadership, Sales Operations and Finance teams
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in Sales, Finance, HR, and Sales Operations to align on plan inputs and ensure data integrity
• Troubleshoot and resolve comp discrepancies, disputes, or data issues with a solution‑first mindset
• Calculate, validate, and process quarterly sales commission payouts; maintain audit trails, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure compliance with plan rules
• Help develop and implement sales commission policies and processes for our sales teams across all segments while building processes that scale as the company grows
• Provide clear and timely communication to sales teams on commission structures, attainment, and payments
• Oversee reporting tools and manage ad‑hoc reporting requests for the sales & marketing departments to analyze and monitor their performance at various levels

What Will I Bring?

• BA/BS Degree in Business (including management, finance, accounting or operations)
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience required
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups); strong ability to enhance and create Excel‑based models.
• Some knowledge of compensation systems, preferably Xactly.
• Strong understanding of sales commission structures, quota‑based incentives, and revenue crediting.
• Financial acumen with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and explain implications with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, organizational and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with teams, manage multiple tasks proactively, and prioritize responsibilities to meet specific deadlines.
• Highly motivated and results‑driven self‑starter, operating with a sense of urgency and valuing accountability

At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don’t match this job description perfectly, don’t worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.

In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full‑time annual base salary for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 at the time of posting. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, unlimited vacation, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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